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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in St Louis, MO

The Senior Embedded Developer position is within a small Agile development team responsible for the new Nevco ONE scoring and video display control hardware and software platform. Within this ...

Lead Software Developer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$112K - $141K/yr

The individual in this role is a senior member of the IT team who is able to understand the use of ... Software Engineering role. * 6+ years of programming experience in C# .NET. * Past experience ...

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support unique systems solutions for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). We are seeking a Software Engineer to support our client's intelligence ...

Lead Software Developer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$112K - $141K/yr

The individual in this role is a senior member of the IT team who is able to understand the use of ... Software Engineering role. * 6+ years of programming experience in C# .NET. * Past experience ...

Req ID: 39480 Summary Mid Software Developer OFallon, IL Are you ready to enhance your skills and ... From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe theres always room to learn. We offer ...

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How much do senior r&d software developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in St. Louis, MO is $60.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.96 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior R&D Software Developer vs Software Engineer?

AspectSenior R&D Software DeveloperSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field; experience in R&DBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch and development labs, innovation teamsDevelopment teams, product-focused environments
Industry UsageTech, manufacturing, research institutionsTech companies, startups, software firms
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for R&D roles and advanced developmentMore general software development roles

The main difference is that a Senior R&D Software Developer focuses on innovative research, prototyping, and developing new technologies within R&D environments, often requiring specialized knowledge and experience. In contrast, a Software Engineer typically works on building, testing, and maintaining software products in production environments. Both roles require strong programming skills, but the Senior R&D role emphasizes research and experimentation.

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Job description

Senior Software Developer(s) to design custom software solutions based on client requirements. This position will have a lead role in the development and enhancements of a large data management system. This will be an ongoing effort to replace and support the data management system as needs change by utilizing written Visual Basic with Java services and an Angular user interface. Individuals will apply advanced theoretical knowledge of computer science principles and concepts to perform the duties of the position. Job responsibilities and duties include:

1. Analyze and develop complex solutions based on this customer's needs.
2. Develop technical documentation.
3. Design screen layouts for high productivity.
4. Develop data management system user interface Angular, Ricola and JavaScript (including JSP, XML, HTML, and associated technologies) in an n-tier development environment.
5. Use GIT and SVN version control systems for code management.
6. Develop controls that call Rest based services to access back-end functionality.
7. Attend daily scrums.
8. Implement automated and manual code review and testing using state of the art quality control and testing processes.

This position has no direct reports and does not supervise the work of any other employees.

Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software or Computer Engineering, or any related IT or Engineering field of study plus at least two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in any related position(s) in which the required experience was gained.

Qualified applicants must also have demonstrable proficiency, skill, experience, and knowledge with the following:

1. Demonstrated knowledge in object-oriented application development principles, theories, and concepts.
2. Development experience in Angular, JavaScript, XML, HTML, CSS, and associated technologies.
3. N-tier development environment.
4. Demonstrated experience working with end users to resolve business and technical issues with software.
5. Demonstrated experience analyzing complex business problems and translating to user interface designs.
6. Experience interfacing with REST & Web Services
7. Node.js or React.js